Well, this 7.1 Onkyo (TX SR-604) 90WX7 weighs only 25.1 lbs. http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=...class=Receiver Not trying to defend Denon and not trying to say weight is that important a criteria, but just wondering where people get their numbers from. One thing we have to be careful...
May be you get it from a different source but here's what I found at the Yamaha.com site for the 659: Product Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 16-9/16" Product Weight (lbs.) 27.1 Shipping Dimensions (W X H X D) 21-13/16" x 10-5/8" x 19-13/16" Shipping Weight (LBS) 34.2 The...
For inductive loads, if listed in VA, the formula will work. If listed in watts, you have to account for P.F., the power factor. For most inductive loads, including fans, and your amps/receivers, use 0.75 for P.F. Watts=V*A*P.F. for single phase (most households) power supplies.
If you must have your H.T./Music systems all in one room and one set of speakers then the SP2 is the way to go, assuming you are a Bryston fan. When you are ready you may want to pick one up in Canada if there is significant saving. The voltage and frequencies are different but that can be fixed...
Actually I thought your last sentence makes sense. It is better to have two separate systems, the RX-V2600 plus your 6B (SST?) should do well in H.T. The Yamaha can take care of the surround channels easily. That way you don't have to sink so much money into a prepro that gets outdated within...
I heard the Studio 100 V3 powered by a Yamaha RX-V2400, then an Anthem separates. I also heard the 804S powered by a B&K that has 125W X 5 output. The 804S sounded more transparent, with much better clarity than the Studio.
I also find it easier to hear the different sound between speakers. Between different amps/receivers within a similar price range, I have to listen very hard, and even then the differences are usually subtle.
HK's 50/60W cannot beat a RX-V Yamaha's 120W, especially in 1,2 channel driven. In 5,7 channel driven, it may compare well with the 120W RX-V but not even close to a Denon. Search H.T.mag (they tested an AVR630 as well as a 3805) and/or S&V lab measurements to see it for yourself. HK advertised...
Chu, I read the schematic and I now realize why people can get confused. The author (your pcatech link) appeared to have shown that single wire and bi-wire are electrically the same, by demonstrating that the signal voltage (or emf) at the speaker terminals (inside the enclosure, and behind...
Chu, I was not surprised, because it is consistent with basic electrical principles. The umpteenth times, the two different crossover sections at the speaker end force the signals flowing through the two "halves" to be different. Some people insist that because it is still joined at the amp...
With bi-wiring, the crossovers inside the speaker are still employed and will do their job. To be sure how it works for your specific speakers, you may want to call Paradigm to get a definitive answer. You may read this link I posted before and get more detailed explanation...
Elliot, if I remember correctly, the Paradigm studios have two sets of terminals and links. You can bi-wire or bi-amp them using their own internal crossovers. You have to remove the links in either case. I don't know how you can bi-amp them and not use their internal crossover unless you open...
I read your post again and I am at a loss. I have never said anything about the effect of moving the passive crossover from one end of the wire to the other. Please read my post again if you don't believe. Regardless, like your point on the Fourier transform topic, there is no disagreement! As...
ChristopherDAC and JeremyErwin, I am sorry to see you guys arguing because of something I wrote. Although I said I was done with this bi-wire thing but let me comment one more time on the electrical side. I agree for the most part with ChristopherDAC on the Fourier thing. I also agree that...
I just measured the currents in my four pairs (bi-wired front channels) of cables of identical length, type, and size. Using the same track on the same CD, the LF pair carries 3 times the current of the HF pair when the bass drum hits. I tried my best to explain this in terms of electrical...
Chris, if you agree the crossovers are in fact separated, then would you not agree that each XO will reject the frequencies it does not want to take? So even though the signals still originate from one single point at the amp, the LF and HF signals now have two different paths to arrive at the...
Alan, I understand what you are saying, but unless the driver's crossover networks are internal connected (than what is the point to have the links outside), once the links are removed, one would think that the two crossovers networks are separated from each other. Of couse this is assuming...
I think he could be wrong about the bi-wire "lie". Once the link is removed at the speaker, the pair of wires connected to the high frequency drivers will carry mainly high frequency signals because the low frequency signals will see a higher impedance presented by the HF crossover circuit...
If you like crystal clear sound, you should audition a Bryston. You could try using the PIO as a prepro first and see how it goes, before going separate all the way.
They used to have some low end HK speakers. Receivers, not a chance! Before you decide on those entry level Denon or even HK receivers, make sure you don't have inefficient speakers. Entry level receivers typically don't have pre-outs. That precludes the option of adding an external...
I am surprised too! I was pleased with the way the 3805 held its own every time I compared it with my separates. Greg, there are much better deals for the 3805 right now in Toronto. If you like Marantz, you will likely find better deals here too. Regarding the weight thing you asked...
Costco is selling the AVR1705 for $269 if I remember correctly. I assume the 1506 is a newer model that replace the 1505 but the 1705 seems like a better deal. I think the HKAVR235 should be compared to something like a 1905.
There seem to be something wrong with HK's pricing policy in Canada. If you buy from the U.S. and something goes wrong you have to send the unit to the dealer in the U.S. for warranty repair. A Yamaha 5860 is a much bette value, at least in Canada. If you don't mind giving up the Canadian...
I think the 3805 has more powerful amps in it. If you are going to add an external 5 channel amps then it does not matter. Here are two reviews complete with lab test results. http://hometheatermag.com/receivers/...on/index2.html http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/ass...VR-3805lab.pdf